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• Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:52:02 -0400
  ...the life jackets in a dry bag along with the paddle blades and the the whole thing wedges (rattle-free and dry) under the...
• Re: MT Transmission Gasket Set Install Question
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 8 May 2008 18:51:06 -0700
  ...10 bolts to take it off after you drain the oil...clean both surfaces with a razor blade and dry with brake kleen...Apply...
• Re: Reconditioned Battery Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:58:41 -0700
  ...Bought longer blades on eBay and it's quieter and puts out at lower wind speeds. A 2000 watt inverter completes the setup- oh...
• Re: "Stealth" mishaps: WAS Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:10:55 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/mwrfw They are made with "rings" and fold up like a sunshade or band saw blade. You just unzip and toss...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:27:40 +0300
  ...I have sometimes cut some heat glue sticks with a razor blade into (half of) a toothpich like pieces that I then push inside...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 12:39:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They have a dozer blade in front, carry about 300 galons of water, but with a pressurized tank setup. I'm pretty sure they...
• Re: 85 vanagon with a saggy butt
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 15:36:53 -0700
  ...All you need is a semi soft vinyl cutting board, ( I used a 1/2" thick one ) and a thin blade jigsaw. First measure...
• Pressure Fitting for Radiator Bleed Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:38:32 -0400
  ...To the copper tubing I connected a vacuum/pressure gauge and pinched it under the passenger side wiper blade. This enables you to see...
• Frugal to the nth
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 22:19:30 -0600
  ...Replacing the wiper blades once a year or so, a door handle every 10 years--whats the big deal. Just do it, and have...
• Re: Power window disaster, help needed! (update)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:43:47 -0700
  ...you'll need a phillips head screwdriver and a 10mm wrench for most of the work, and a flat bladed screwdriver with tape around...
• Re: Deep cycle battery problem...95 eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 27 May 1998 02:56:11 EDT
  ...If one of them is blown, replace both with the updated curcuit breaker fuses, availabe at NAPA, buy two 30 amp long bladed curcuit...
• The only ten tools needed
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:02 -0500
  ...There's nothing better for prying, chiseling, lifting, breaking, splitting, or mutilating than a huge flat-bladed screwdriver, particularly when wielded with gusto and...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
  ...housing on one side outward and slide in a thin blade (razor blade), then do the other side. The unit should then slide out...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:26 -0800
  ...I measured for continuity between frame and each blade socket at fuse s13 and if I'm not mistaken, I found continuity. After capping...
• Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:00:28 -0800
  ...have a typical Skill saw, you can just get an abrasive blade for > > that. > > > > But taking the bell housing off - I recommend that to...
• Re: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:48:44 -0600
  ...Tried getting under it with a box cutter blade and that did nothing. I'll look for the Loctite 515 that Jim A. recommended...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 11:56:06 -0700
  ...A turbine uses successive rows of radial blades fastened to a central shaft in order to spin the shaft. On a turbocharger, the other...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:33:37 -0800
  ...Silicone wiper blades. > > > > The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed > > to do severe damage to your car. Bad ideas or...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:27:31 -0800
  The heater control panel also is just a push fit and can be carefully pried out using a blade. There are 4 posts locating...
• Re: Baja trip, no headlights.....
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Mon, 2 May 2011 21:14:22 -0700
  ...I used > a flat blade screwdriver to turn the bare switch, engine started and > lights worked fine. Good enough to run errands and get...
• Re: Phraidaye Phollieez - Merry Something or Other
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:49:52 -0800
  ...have had enough. > The only other sound I hear > Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. > > His bus is lovely, clean and bright, > A pleasing...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - night vision
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:46:33 -0500
  ...at first, then you >can trim it later with a razor blade and a straightedge. it's >also a really good idea to cut...
• Re: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:14:04 -0800
  ...I'll always find a use for it or other blades if I find a > great one that allows blade changes and if I...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:03:34 -0500
  ...There's nothing better for prying, chiseling, lifting, breaking, splitting, or mutilating than a huge flat-bladed screwdriver, particularly when wielded with gusto and...
• Re: Cutting a Vanagon into quarters!
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 05:16:58 -0700
  ...Out comes the big reciprocating saw and some 30cm blades and away to work I went. The object was to make a trailer for...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:04:29 -500
  ...Do this by using two hack saw blades in parallel to score a groove (approx 1/4" deep) in the center of each pad...
• Re: Wanted: Pete Catlett and Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 07:48:59 -0700
  ...Because the mounts of these Fridgemate fans hold the blades out further from the back of the fridge, I was concerned about clearance between...
• Re: vanagon rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 25 Dec 2015 19:43:44 -1000
  ...tell them you have a rear wiper blade system . I find that 'too strong' ones make it hard to close the hatch. you could...
• Re: Clam shell mod for 15" wheel
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:23:35 -0700
  ...of the clamshell beyond the hinges with a sawsall and metal blade, rounded the rough edges, made 4 lowering brackets, removed the upper tire...
• Fwd: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:10:35 -0600
  ...There's nothing better for prying, chiseling, | | lifting, breaking, splitting, or mutilating than a huge | | flat-bladed screwdriver, particularly when wielded with gusto and...
• Re: winter in a VW
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 22:37:46 -0600
  ...The only other sound I hear Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. His bus is lovely, clean and bright, A pleasing note of all...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:09:31 -0500
  ...I couldn't get my saw blade into >the slot and would up haveing to unbolt the rear seat to get at the >cover...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:48:55 +0000
  ...so low that they can't injure, or because the fan blades are of > a > > soft material that will not cause injury, or both...
• Re: Van Alert stolen van in BC
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:11:02 -0400
  ...A flat blade screwdriver and a rock goes a long way to opening door lock and also turning ignition switch. Makes me glad I...
• Re: Eurovan...info needed off the list..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:01:31 -0500
  ...The 01 - 03 models have problems with the fan blades breaking. I own a '99, and it's been very reliable. If he is...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:58:12 -0800
  ...The power wire from the fuse panel to the fan switch connector can be released from the connector shell with a jewelers flat blade...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 26 May 2002 22:12:46 -0700
  ...It needed wiper blades and a few other minor fixes to the tune of another $100 or so. Before I installed the engine, I...
• [F] Canadian Tire [was: seat covers]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 09:14:49 -0800
  ...Just give me a set of wiper blades for the vanagon, then. CTT: (tap tap tap tap) what year? You: AAARRRGH!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:44:54 EDT
  ...Dremel tool would probably work great; I managed with metal-cutting blade in jig saw - be careful with fingers!; it's just tedious; also...
• Re: new standard trans popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:00:57 -0400
  ...A flat, steel ring with three blades coming off it. It looks like something you could break with a hammer if it was in...
• Partial how-to for fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 09:14:34 -0700
  ...The clamps on these is best cut with a Dremel tool with a carb > blade if you have one or can borrow one, due...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:39:26 -0700
  ...stripper/crimper > soldering iron > spare tips > thin razor knife w/spare blades > > in ammo box: > Gaffers Tape ( a high strenght, black, cloth based form...
• Re: clear plastic bras
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 15:08:40 -0800
  ...It was a very good protector for > leading edges of helicopter rotor blades. The auto > racing industry picked up on it, because it would...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. removal & more
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 13:18:46 -0400
  ...My sawzall and a 12" long metal cutting blade got in there via the rear wheel well. The new bolts were stainless steel! Hang...
• Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:32:52 -0800
  ...The S13 blade type fuse had failed. A new fuse also failed. The following systems are present but decommissioned: aux ba6 gas heater, Anti...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 23:40:24 +0000
  ...Deep > well socket to long, wom't fit in the space availabe; standard socket to > short , the blade/male connector of the switch is...
• Re: Electrical Failures
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 14 May 2011 19:44:51 +0200
  ...All connectors have been > pulled from the ground stars and the blades on the stars cleaned. The > female connectors on the ends of the...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:29:08 -0500
  ...in the backing plate, and go to town with a flat-bladed screwdriver until you can't turn the wheel by hand, and then...
• Re: Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:40:48 -1000
  > I don't know who started this thread but I was stuck traveling between > Padre Island and Houston a couple of weeks ago and...
• Re: Busses By the Bridge number something
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:47:16 -0800
  ...spots from the glare in my dreams! As Tyrell > said in 'Blade Runner': "The light that burns twice as bright burns half as > long...
• Re: window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Fri, 5 May 2006 06:18:42 +0000
  ...Hear, hear! I have read extensively about removal, takes heat, ammonia and razor blades (tempered glass can be easy to scratch this way. The...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:28:22 -0600
  ...Winter specials - Weatherstripping, >>> wiper blades and German Floor mats will remain on sale through >>> December. Please consider suggesting our Gift Certificates to your >>> friends...
• Re: clock in diesel dash
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:41:13 -0400
  ...Use a sharp tool (not a #11 > > blade, the end is too fragile) to cut the trace between the two pads > > marked 24, and...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:22:01 -0700
  ...bulb > tire plugging equip. > 12V air compressor > jumper cables > coolant > wiper blade > fuses > dvm > elect. wire > > > > On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 10:29...
• Re: Wiring of New Front Aux Lights - Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:23:16 -0400
  ...inches of its wiring), scrape off the symbol with a jackknife blade, and either leave it blank or letter it yourself. The indicator led...
• Re: soundproofing and seat tracks, ad nauseum
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:53:25 -0700
  ...and Caulk > > I removed that stuff very laboriously with a razor blade and needlenose > pliers to reuse the bolts. Thought it was latex and...
• Instructions for installing middle seat tracks and rails in a westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 May 2010 15:50:05 -0500
  ...If you are worried about this, leave yourself a 64th or so and get the last with a knife blade. Lift the strips out...
• Re: Here we don't go Again!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 30 May 1999 09:37:42 -0500
  ...Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully and slowly pry off said lid, beginning at a corner. Spray electronic cleaner (Radio Shack or FLAPS) onto...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:05:24 -0900
  ...produces > electricity > > which drives a little motor which turns a fan blade. Buddy Heaters > produce > > radiant heat. But a lot of heat rises above...
• ventilation improvements
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Fry
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:33:39 -0400
  ...The fron fan does not do much good with the front window curtiain up as it jsut sucks up the curtain in it blades...